红包蛋

Chinese Birthday Eggs (Hong Bao Dan)

Name: Chinese Birthday Eggs (Hong Bao Dan)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 6 large eggs, hard-boiled, peeled; 3 bags black tea bags; 30 ml soy sauce; 2 drops red food coloring, optional traditional color; 2 whole star anise

⏱️ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 15 min⏰ Total: 20 minEASY

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🛒 Available at: Trader Joe'sWhole Foods

Servings

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Notes	Substitute
6.0 large	eggs鸡蛋	hard-boiled, peeled	—
3.0 bags	black tea bags红茶叶	—	—
30 ml	soy sauce酱油	—	—
2.0 drops	red food coloring红色素	optional traditional color	omit
2.0 whole	star anise八角	—	—

Instructions

Braise in red tea

Simmer peeled hard-boiled eggs in water, soy sauce, tea bags, and star anise for 15 min. Add a drop of red coloring for traditional red hue (optional — they're delicious either way).

Serve warm for good luck

Halve the eggs and serve warm. Traditionally eaten on one's birthday for longevity and good fortune. The eggs absorb the tea-soy flavor while staying tender inside.